--- title: "Best Deel Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Deel? Find out how Deel stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/205015/Deel/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- # Deel alternatives Last updated on October 19th, 2026 The best Deel alternatives are Rippling (best overall), BambooHR (best budget option), and ADP Workforce Now (most reviewed). Together they hold 15,828 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.4 to 4.9 out of 5. Deel itself holds 4.9 out of 5 across 4,319 reviews. ### Deel - Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (4,319 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 - Starting price: $5.00 /user/mo - Key features: 9 of 9 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Deel alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $10.00 /user/mo | 9 of 9 top category features | | [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,580 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.9 out of 5 | CA$8.00 /user/mo | 5 of 9 top category features | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,981 reviews) | Rated 0.6 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) — 4.4 out of 5 (7,289 reviews) | Rated 0.5 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,080 reviews) | Rated 0.6 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) — 4.8 out of 5 (3,969 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $17.00 /mo | 6 of 9 top category features | | [Paychex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,820 reviews) | Rated 0.7 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/) — 4.6 out of 5 (4,233 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $49.00 /mo | 9 of 9 top category features | | [Dayforce](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,065 reviews) | Rated 0.6 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to Deel The best free alternatives to Deel are BambooHR, Rippling, and Patriot Software — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $10.00 /user/mo ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: CA$8.00 /user/mo ### [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) — 4.8 out of 5 (3,969 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $17.00 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Deel alternatives are Rippling (4.8), Patriot Software (4.8), and RUN Powered by ADP (4.6). ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) - 3,585 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 3,585 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 3,584 SMB reviews > "The way data is organized in "objects" isn't the most intuitive. When building reports, it seems you have to ignore a lot of noise and operate under assumption that you're bringing in the right data." — Kathleen C., Director of Business Operatios (September 19, 2026) ### [Patriot Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/) - 2,918 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 2,918 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 2,916 SMB reviews > "Pricing is very good." — Dee H., Accountant (May 19, 2025) ### [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/) - 1,242 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,242 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,242 SMB reviews > "What I like best about RUN Powered by ADP is how easy and convenient it makes managing payroll and HR tasks." — Nikki H., General Manager (September 21, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from Deel? Of the 29 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from Deel, the most common destinations were Rippling, Paylocity, and ADP Workforce Now. ### What users preferred ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) - 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) — 27 reviewers switched here > "We made the switch from Deel to Rippling to consolidate HR, payroll, and workforce management into a single platform. Rippling offered stronger automation, reporting, and better integration across systems, which helped streamline operations as the team grew." — Sara F., Vendor Manager (February 13, 2026) ### [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) - 4.3 out of 5 (1,981 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "Deel is not flexible about compliance at all. On my view, they don't value the clients information. I won't recommend. Paylocity covers all this deficit." — Wesley W., Director of Technology (July 11, 2024) ### [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) - 4.4 out of 5 (7,289 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "Deel is expensive and hard to use for the new employees." — Bahaa H., Planning Manager (March 19, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Human Resources - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [AbsenceSoft](https://www.capterra.com/p/176582/AbsenceTracker/) - [PerformYard](https://www.capterra.com/p/155747/PerformYard-Talent/) — 4.6 out of 5 (188 reviews) ### Payroll - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) — 4.5 out of 5 (20,690 reviews) - [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) — 4.3 out of 5 (8,551 reviews) ### Remote Work - [Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/) — 4.7 out of 5 (24,232 reviews) - [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/) — 4.5 out of 5 (23,641 reviews) - [Dropbox](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) — 4.5 out of 5 (21,718 reviews) ### Workforce Management - [Teambridge](https://www.capterra.com/p/201704/Teambridge/) — 4.4 out of 5 (32 reviews) - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [Zendesk WFM](https://www.capterra.com/p/170953/Tymeshift/) — 4.8 out of 5 (19 reviews) ### Benefits Administration - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/) — 4.4 out of 5 (7,289 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,886 reviews) ---